Crayfish declared a protected species
February 12, 2010
The south-east crayfish — also known as the Glenelg spiny crayfish (pictured) — has been declared a protected species under the South Australian Fisheries Management Act. Read more
Liberals support river shack leases
November 5, 2009
About 40 people gathered at the Glenelg River this week to continue their fight to save the shacks along the picturesque waterway.
Shadow Environment Minister Michelle Lensink and Liberal candidate for Mount Gambier Steve Perryman met with shack leaseholders on Wednesday. Read more
Liberals back river shacks to stay
September 10, 2009
Glenelg River shacks will be allowed to stay under a Liberal Government, candidate for Mount Gambier Steve Perryman said today.
Mr Perryman said the Liberal Party supported long-term tenure and transferability of shacks on the river. Read more
River shack valuation review agreed
August 11, 2009
The South Australian Government has agreed to review the “massive” hike in shack rentals along the Glenelg River, following a meeting this week with stakeholders and Grant District Council.
Environment Minister Jay Weatherill also met with councils and shack leaseholders from the Coorong and other river areas across the state. Read more
Land management documents launched
August 3, 2009
Hamilton’s Sheepvention today was the backdrop for the launch of three important documents for the Glenelg Hopkins region by Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Ben Hardman.
While spending the day touring and meeting Sheepvention exhibitors, Mr Hardman launched the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority’s (GHCMA) Soil Health Strategy, Regional Weed Plan and the “New Weeds of the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment” booklet. Read more
River shack valuations questioned
July 31, 2009
A licensed Mount Gambier valuer has raised concerns over the State Government’s decision to substantially lift rentals for shack holders along the Glenelg River.
Herbert Real Estate principal David Herbert accused the government of not being upfront with shack holders over their skyrocketing rental bills. Read more
New CMA board appointed
July 11, 2009
The Victorian Government has appointed new board members to the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (CMA).
“The skills and experience the board members bring to their new roles will help Victorians to reduce their ecological impact while ensuring community views on land, biodiversity, water resource and waterway priorities are effectively conveyed to government,” Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said. Read more
Glenelg River shacks at risk
July 7, 2009
Dozens of shacks scattered along the bank of the picturesque Glenelg River are likely to be torn down, following rentals skyrocketing again this year. Read more
Park fire was deliberately lit
June 15, 2009
A joint investigation by the CFA, Department of Sustainability and Environment and Victoria Police has determined that the Mt Richmond-Stanleys Rd fire in the Lower Glenelg National Park in April was deliberately lit.
The fire, which began in the national park near Mt Richmond, burnt approximately 6080 hectares of heathland and bush and took several days to contain. Read more
Lost hat reunited with happy owner
May 27, 2009
When Gavin Taylor saw what he thought was a shark fin sticking out of the water on the Glenelg River, he had no idea his curiosity would make someone in Melbourne very happy. Read more
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